Cape Town City captain Thamsanqa Mkhize says he is “humbled and grateful” for the opportunity the club has given him over the years after announcing his departure.
Mkhize leaves the Citizens ahead of their journey in the Motsepe Foundation Championship following their relegation from the Betway Premiership.
The 36-year-old spent nine seasons with City and has racked up 270 appearances across all competitions, while scoring nine goals and registering 15 assists.
He also won two trophies with the club, including the Telkom Knockout Cup and the MTN8 trophy.
“First and foremost, glory and praise be to the Almighty for all that he has done,” Mkhize wrote on his social media.
“Today, I am feeling truly grateful for the opportunity, the platform, and the chance I was given for the past eight years with this club. I lived and enjoyed what I had always dreamed of as a child. I would like to thank the team and all the sponsors for opening the door for me. We have created memorable moments together that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
“As I reflect, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the coaches and their technical teams that I have worked with throughout these years, for the opportunity to play and improve my game. The back room and office staff, you guys always made sure we were taken care of for training as well as before and including game days, thank you.
“The strength of the team is each member. The strength of each member is the team.
“To the players, thank you guys for everything, for the brotherhood and friendships that I have built over the years. Our highs outweigh our lows, and during all the lows, we always got through them together as a team. I wish you all prosperity and successful journeys,” he said.
“To our faithful Citizens, I want to thank you for all the support, encouragement, and love you have shown me. You have touched my soul and shown me what loyalty looks like. Most of our journey is filled with beautiful memories.
“Thank you for always backing the club, you guys will always be part of my life. Thank you for all the calls, chats, laughs, and pictures. As sad as I am leaving you guys like this, I want to emphasise the importance of the love that you have shown me. I appreciate you all, Citizens.
“To my family, thank you for always supporting me. Your love, comfort, and encouragement have driven me. To my wife and kids, you are the pillars of strength. Thank you.
“No words can express how humbled and grateful I am for this opportunity.”
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